Fall 2008 Trade Paperbacks (Part 1)

Art & ArchitectureACTAR DTotal Housing (Nov., $52) byAlbert Ferre suveys the most compelling international contemporary housing projects.ALLWORTH PRESSManaging Design Strategies: Using Design to Achieve Key Business Objectives (Oct., $24.95), edited by Thomas Lockwood, studies the relationship of design to brands, customers and revenues. Copublished with Design Management Institute.ANTIQUE COLLECTORS' CLUBThe Timeline Book of Van Gogh (Sept., $9.95) by Nadia Marchioni shows the evolution of the artist's styles.ASIAN ART MUSEUM(dist. by Tuttle)Persian Ceramics: From the Collections of the Asian Art Museum (Nov., $25) by Aimée Froom discusses artifacts from the fourth millennium B.C. through the 1800s.DUNCAN BAIRD(dist. by Sterling)The Secret Language of Art: The Illustrated Decoder of Symbols and Figures in Western Painting (Sept., $24.95) by Sarah Carr-Gomm annotates key figures, themes, events and symbols.BATSFORD(Dist. by Sterling)1960s Fashion Print: A Sourcebook (Sept., $24.95) by Marnie Fogg explores fashion prints produced by such design pioneers as Andy Warhol, Marimekko and Celia Birtwell.CASSELL ILLUSTRATED(dist. by Sterling)Defining Moments in Art: Over a Century of the Greatest Artists, Exhibitions, People, Artworks and Events That Rocked the Art World (Oct., $24.95), edited by Mike Evans, covers well-known and lesser-known 20th-century art.COLLINSDESIGNDEFinition: The Art and Design of Hip-Hop (Oct., $29.95) by Cey Adams and Bill Adler documents the culture's impact on the visual arts.5 CONTINENTS EDITIONS(dist. by Abrams)Jochen Gerz: Save the Moon (Sept., $29.95), edited by Matteo Balduzzi, examines a public artwork that involved nearly 3,000 people over the course of one year.FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING(dist. by IPG)Studio Furniture of the Renwick Gallery (Sept.; $30, cloth $60) by Oscar P. Fitzgerald highlights 84 pieces from the Smithsonian American Art Museum.Traditional American Rooms (Nov., $35) by Brent Hull showcases 20 rooms from the Georgian and Federal periods on display at the Winterthur Museum.GETTY PUBLICATIONSThe History of the Church in Art (Dec., $24.95) by Rosa Giorgi is an illustrated guide to the objects, events and people in the history of the Christian church.HAMLYN(dist. by Sterling)Pastels in 10 Steps: Learn All the Techniques You Need in Just One Painting (Sept., $17.95) by Ian Sidaway.LONG RIVER PRESS(dist. by Consortium)Shanghai Style: Art and Design Between the Wars (Sept., $24.95) by Lynn Pan explores the art and history from the 1920s to the 1940s.METROPOLIS BOOKS(dist. by D.A.P.)Expanding Architecture (Oct., $34.95), edited by Bryan Bell and Katie Wakeford, maps an emerging geography of architectural activists.MIT PRESSWorld's Greatest Architect (Sept., $17.95) by William J. Mitchell examines the systems of function and meaning currently operating in buildings, cities and global networks.MUSEUM OF MODERN ART(dist. by D.A.P.)Vincent Van Gogh:The Starry Night (Sept., $9.95) by Richard Thomson looks at the painting in the context of its creation.NEW HOLLAND(dist. by Sterling)A Voyage Round the World in Paintings (Oct., $39.95) by Julie Askew uses sketches, paintings and diary entries to provide a glimpse into an artist's mind.NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS(dist. by Random House)The Unknown Hieronymus Bosch: A Provocative Illustrated Study of Bosch's Spiritual Life Based in Part on a Previously Unknown Major Work (Sept., $29.95) by Kurt Falk.W.W. NORTONFrank Lloyd Wright: Essential Texts (Sept., $25), edited by Robert Twombly, gathers the architect's most influential writings. A Norton Book for Architects and Designers.PHAIDON PRESS(dist. by Hachette Book Group)Nedko Solakov: 99 Fears (Oct., $29.95) by Nedko Solakov presents a collection of ink and paper drawings.PIE BOOKS(dist. by Rizzoli)Flower, Bird: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design (Sept., $35), edited by Nobuyoshi Hamada, features 200 beloved traditional motifs.PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS(dist. by Chronicle Books)Over and Over: A Catalog of Hand-Drawn Patterns (Sept., $35) by Michael Perry collects work from 50 designers.ROCKPORTEssential Fashion Illustration: Men (Dec., $35) by Chidy Wayne contains instructions for technical drawings of human bodies and fashion.Field Guide: How to Be a Graphic Designer (Jan., $30) by Maia Francisco covers everything from fundamental concepts to the details of running a business.STERLING/LARKSkulls (Oct., $14.95) by Noah Scalin describes 150 cut-paper skulls from Scalin's popular Web site.TATE PUBLISHING(dist. by Abrams)Gustav Klimt: Painting, Design, and Modern Life (Sept., $50) by Christoph Grunenberg and Tobias G. Natter explores the artist's role as a founder and leader of the Vienna Secession.TURNER(dist. by D.A.P.)Goya and Italy (Sept., $69), edited by Joan Sureda, features essays by scholars on the significance of the painter's yearlong stay in Rome.UNIV. OF WASHINGTON PRESSS'abadeb, the Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists (Nov., $40) by Barbara Brotherton traces the development of Salish art from prehistory to present-day works. Published in conjunction with Seattle Art Museum.UNIV. PRESS OF MISSISSIPPIOn the Wall: Four Decades of Community Murals in New York City (Feb.; $35, cloth $65) by Janet Braun-Reinitz and Jane Weissman surveys neighborhood art.WATSON-GUPTILLAstonishing Fantasy Worlds: The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Adventure Fantasy Art (Oct., $21.95) by Christopher Hart covers a wide range of characters and genres.Biography & Memoir
ALGONQUIN BOOKS
Greasy Rider: Two Dudes, One Old Fast-Food-Fueled Mercedes, and a Cross-Country Trip in Search of Greener Pastures (Oct., $15.95) by Greg Melville recounts a coast-to-coast road trip in a vegetable oil—fueled car. 8-city author tour.
AMADEUS PRESS
(dist. by Hal Leonard Books)
American Muse: The Life and Times of William Schuman (Oct., $34.95) by Joseph Polisi explores the Pulitzer Prize—winning composer's life.
AMISTAD
The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive (Sept., $14.95) by Marvelyn Brown reveals how a nonpromiscuous straight woman contracted HIV and how she manages to stay hopeful. 50,000 first printing.
BALLANTINE
Ms. Cahill for Congress: One Fearless Teacher, Her Sixth-Grade Class, and the Election That Changed Their Lives Forever (Sept., $14) by Tierney Cahill and Linden Gross asserts that money doesn't always win votes.
CHECKMARK BOOKS
Barack Obama (Nov., $11.95) by Heather Lehr Wagner spotlights the Democratic presidential candidate.
COACH HOUSE BOOKS
(dist. by Northwestern Univ. Press)
Saudade: The Possibilities of Place (Oct., $16.95) by Anik See questions the distance between want and privilege through a series of travel essays.
COLOSSUS BOOKS
(dist. by IPG)
Black Eyed Peas... an Unauthorized Biography (Sept., $16.95) by Jake Brown considers the hip-hop group's career and artistic contributions.
COUNTERPOINT
(dist. by PGW)
Trash Fish: A Life (Oct., $14.95) by Greg Keeler explores a boy's obsession with fish as a means to escape the challenges of growing up.
CUMBERLAND HOUSE
Best Little Stories of Winston Churchill (Oct., $16.95) by C. Brian Kelly with Ingrid Smyer Kelly. Rare stories shed new light on the iconic prime minister.
DAVID & CHARLES
(dist. by F+W)
Churchill: The Greatest Briton Unmasked (Oct., $16.99) by Nigel Knight contends that the wartime leader's effect on Britain was actually harmful.
WM. B. EERDMANS
A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards (Sept., $15) by George M. Marsden focuses on the famed theologian.
FEMINIST PRESS
(dist. by Perseus)
Walking the Precipice: Witness to the Rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan (Dec., $14.95) by Barbara Bick shares pivotal eyewitness accounts of such events as the assassination of Massoud.
FULCRUM PUBLISHING
Buffalo Gal: A Memoir (Oct., $15) by Laura Pedersen offers a humorous look at growing up in upstate New York during the 1970s. $25,000 ad/promo. Author tour.
GARNET PUBLISHING
(dist. by IPM)
Brownies and Kalashnikovs: A Saudi Woman's Memoir of American Arabia and Wartime Beirut (Feb., $22.95) by Fadia Basrawi describes a journey through two different Middle Eastern worlds.
GEMMAMEDIA
(dist. by IPS)
Lola's Luck: My Life Among the California Gypsies (Sept., $20) by Carol Miller examines the subgroup in America.
GRAND CENTRAL
Dream in Color: How the Sánchez Sisters Are Making History in Congress (Sept., $12.99) by Linda and Loretta Sánchez reveals how the California family's values and determination have led to the sisters' success.
HARPER PERENNIAL
Immoveable Feast (Oct., $13.95) by John Baxter. The author of We'll Always Have Paris learns how Christmas is celebrated in his adopted city. 30,000 first printing.
INDIANA UNIV. PRESS
Richard Pryor: The Life and Legacy of a “Crazy” Black Man (Oct., $19.95), edited by Audrey Thomas McCluskey, pays tribute to the comedic legend.
INTERLINK
Bob Marley: A Life (Sept., $17) by Garry Steckles presents new material about the reggae genius.
OLD STREET PUBLISHING
(dist. by Consortium)
Cutting Up Playgirl: A Memoir of Sexual Disappointment (Nov., $15.95) by Carrie Jones recounts the author's disenchantment.
ORION
(dist. by Sterling)
Sid Vicious: No One Is Innocent (Nov., $14.95) by Alan Parker examines the life of the Sex Pistols front man.
PROMETHEUS BOOKS
Phony! How I Faked My Way Through Life (Sept., $16.95) by Andrea Stanfield. After telling a lie that became instrumental in her professional life, the author realized she could get away with shortcuts.
SEAL PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
Sweet Charlotte's Seventh Mistake (Oct., $18.95) by Cori Crooks reveals through photos and letters the story of the author's con-artist mother and missing father.
SERIF
(dist. by Interlink)
The Slaves of the Cool Mountains: Travels Among Head-Hunters and Slave-Owners in South-West China (Sept., $17.95) by Alan Winnington brings back into print the 1959 memoir by the first European to leave the area alive.
SHERIDAN HOUSE
Mary's Voyage: The Adventures of John and Mary Caldwell—a Sequel toDesperate Voyage (Nov., $19.95) by Matthew M. Douglas charts a couple's round-the-world trip in a small craft.
SOURCEBOOKS
Confessions of a Working Girl: A True Story (Sept., $15.95) by Miss S. A top-paid London and New York escort recalls her first year on the job.
SPIEGEL & GRAU
Coal into Diamonds (Feb., $16) by Beth Ditto relates how the glam lesbian indie rocker left her Arkansas upbringing. 30,000 first printing.
SUNSTONE
A Civil General (Nov., $24.95) by David Stinebeck and Scannell Gill details the life of Civil War hero Gen. George Henry Thomas.
SUTTON
(dist. by Trafalgar Square /IPG)
King Zog: Self-Made Monarch of Albania (Sept., $34.95) by Jason Tomes. How an unusual ruler created his kingdom without the help of royal connections.
UNIV. OF MISSOURI PRESS
Adventures in Pen Land: One Writer's Journey from Inklings to Ink (Oct., $19.95) by Marianne Gingher traces the bumpy journey to the publication of her first novel.
Business & Personal Finance
AMACOM
How to Succeed in Business Using LinkedIn: Making Connections and Capturing Opportunities on the World's #1 Business Networking Site (Sept., $19.95) by Eric Butow and Kathleen Taylor tells how to leverage this site to career advantage.
Stop Foreclosure Now: Save Your House if You Can, Save Your Credit if You Can't (Sept., $19.95) by Lloyd Segal.
BEAUFORT BOOKS
(dist. by Midpoint Trade)
Food Jobs: 150 Great Jobs from the Quirky to the Sublime (Sept., $19.95) by Irena Chalmers shows how to turn a passion for chow into a career.
BERRETT-KOEHLER
(dist. by IPS)
More than Money: Questions Every MBA Needs to Answer (Oct., $19.95) by Mark Albion describes a meaningful life in terms of risks and rewards.
NICHOLAS BREALEY
(dist. by NBN)
Future Files: The 5 Trends That Will Shape the Next 50 Years (Oct., $22.95) by Richard Watson predicts how the world might change by 2050.
CAREER PRESS
More than a Minute: How to Be an Effective Leader and Manager in Today's Changing World (Sept., $14.99) by Holly G. Green offers management advice.
CHELSEA GREEN
Finding the Sweet Spot: The Natural Entrepreneur's Guide to Responsible, Sustainable, Joyful Work (Sept., $17.95) by Dave Pollard suggests how readers can find work they care about.
COLLINS BUSINESS
Financially Ever After: The Couples' Guide to Managing Money (Dec., $15.95) by Jeff D. Opdyke lays the groundwork for a healthy financial life together.
DA CAPO LIFELONG
One Year to an Organized Work Life: From Your Desk to Your Deadlines, the Week-by-Week Guide to Eliminating Office Stress for Good (Jan., $16.95) by Regina Leeds.
DAVIES-BLACK
(dist. by NBN)
5 Steps to Expert: How to Go from Business Novice to Elite Performer (Nov., $22.95) by Paul G. Schempp details specific characteristics that pave the road to advancement.
DOUGLAS & MCINTYRE
(dist. by PGW)
Ikonica: A Field Guide to Canada's Brandscape (Sept., $32.95) by Jeannette Hanna and Alan Middleton takes an irreverent view of the country's brand landscape.
ENTREPRENEUR PRESS
Uncensored Strategies: A Guide to Selling Your Customers What They Really Want—No Matter What Business You're In (Oct., $19.95) by Sydney Biddle Barrows and Dan Kennedy reveals exclusive sales secrets.
101 Ways to Turn Your Business Green (Oct., $19.95) by Rich Mintzer teaches ways to modify industry practices while increasing profits.
FT PRESS
The Truth About Customers (Oct., $18.99) by Michael Solomon delivers simple information for attracting and keeping a clientele.
HARVARD BUSINESS PRESS
Exercising Leadership (Jan., $24.95) by Ronald A. Heifetz et al. demonstrates hands-on methods for implementing “adaptive” direction.
INFORMATION TODAY
The Mobile Marketing Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Dynamic Mobile Marketing Campaigns (Sept., $29.95) by Kim Dushinski examines ways to gain a competitive edge.
KOGAN PAGE
The Essential Guide to Employee Engagement (Sept., $45) by Sarah Cook uses case studies to show how to measure and increase staff participation.
KÜNATI
(dist. by IPG)
Blogertize: A Leading Expert Shows How Your Blog Can Be a Money-making Machine (Jan., $19.95) by Derek Armstrong presents proven ways with photos, charts and graphs.
MCGRAW-HILL
Green Business Basics (Sept., $12.95) by Nick Dallas offers tested techniques to create a more energy-efficient and profitable enterprise.
The Brand Called You: Make Your Business Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace (Nov., $16.95) by Peter Montoya with Tim Vandehey considers the skills needed for personal branding.
MIDPOINT TRADE BOOKS
Robbed at Penpoint (Sept., $21.95) by Randy Johnston. An attorney describes devious schemes used by lawyers, stockbrokers and business partners to steal money. 20,000 first printing. $45,000 ad/promo.
NEW HOLLAND
(Dist. by Sterling)
Write On! The No-Nonsense Guide to Professional Writing (Sept., $12.95) by Martin Gurdon teaches professional standards for composing newsletters, articles and more.
NOVA VISTA PUBLISHING
(dist. by AtlasBooks)
Time Out for Salespeople (Sept., $19.99) by Nova Vista editors is a page-a-day book for self-managing busy schedules.
PRENTICE HALL PRESS
How to Say It: Marketing with New Media—A Guide to Promoting Your Small Business Using Websites, E-zines, Blogs, and Podcasts (Sept., $16.95) by Lena Claxton and Alison Woo.
PROMETHEUS BOOKS
Foreclosure Nation: Mortgaging the American Dream (Oct., $18.95) by Shari B. Olefson explains how to guard against foreclosure.
QUILL DRIVER BOOKS
Secrets of Social Media Marketing: How Online Communities and Customer Advocates Can Turbo-Charge Your Business (Oct., $15.95) by Paul Gillin offers practical advice on strategies, tools and tactics.
SQUARE ONE
The New Art of Negotiating: How to Close Any Deal (Sept., $15.95) by Gerard Nierenberg and Henry H. Calero is expanded to meet the challenges of today's business world. 30,000 first printing .
STEWART, TABORI & CHANG
Work's a Bitch and Then You Make It Work (Jan., $15.95) by Andrea Kay advises quitting self-defeating cycles to find rewarding careers.
WORKMAN
I Will Teach You How to Be Rich: A 12-Week Program to Put You on the Road to Financial Success (Jan., $13.95) by Ramit Sethi pitches advice to young people pursuing financial goals.
Child Care & Parenting
ADAMS MEDIA
Break the Co-Sleeping Habit: The Path to Raising Secure Children—Toddlers Through Teens (Feb., $14.95) by Valerie Levine suggests methods for getting kids to sleep alone.
AMACOM
Raising Freethinkers: A Practical Guide to Parenting Beyond Belief (Feb., $17.95) by Dale McGowan et al. shows how to engage youngsters in religion, morals and ethics.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
(dist. by IPG)
Mommy Calls: Dr. Tanya Answers Parents' Top 101 Questions About Babies and Toddlers (Oct., $12.95) by Tanya Remer Altmann, M.D., provides reassuring advice. $40,000 ad/promo.
ANANSI
(dist. by PGW)
Great Expectations: Twenty-Four True Stories About Childbirth (Oct., $19.95), edited by Lisa Moore and Dede Crane. Noted writers share their experiences of giving birth.
BAYOU PUBLISHING
(dist. by NBN)
Start Talking: A Girl's Guide to You and Your Mom About Health, Sex, or Whatever (Nov., $14.95) by Mary Jo Rapini and Janine Sherman outlines a q&a guide for mother-daughter conversations.
MITCHELL BEAZLEY
(dist. by Sterling)
Baby & Toddler Healthy Eating Planner: The New Way to Feed Your Child a Balanced Diet Every Day, Featuring over 350 Recipes, Meal Planners, Charts and Nutrition Guides (Sept., $19.95) by Amanda Grant.
CELESTIAL ARTS PRESS
Optimum Nutrition for Your Child's Mind: Maximize Your Child's Potential (Sept., $14.95) by Patrick Holford and Deborah Colson explains which foods improve intelligence and behavior.
CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
Sleep Is for the Weak: The Best of the Mommybloggers Including Amalah, Finslippy, Fussy, Woulda Coulda Shoulda, Mom-101, and More! (Sept., $11.95), edited by Rita Arens, shares tales of parenthood tribulations from mommybloggers.com.
CIDER MILL PRESS
(dist. by Sterling)
Kid Culture (Oct., $12.95) by Todd Tobias and Lou Harry explores youth-minded TV, films, books and video games.
CUMBERLAND HOUSE
Between Fathers and Daughters (Sept., $16.95) by Linda Nielsen explains how to repair relationships.
DK PUBLISHING
Child's Play: Secrets to Raising Smart, Healthy & Caring Families (Oct., $16.95) by Ann Pleshette Murphy and FAO Schwarz advocates abundant playtime in children's daily routines.
FAIR WINDS PRESS
My Teen Has Had Sex, Now What Do I Do? How to Help Your Child Make Safe, Sensible, Self-Reliant Choices When They've Already Said “Yes” (Jan., $15.99) by Maureen Lyon and Christina Antoniades.
FIRESIDE
Baby Names Made Easy: The Complete Reverse Dictionary of Baby Names (Feb., $12.95) by Amanda E. Barden categorizes names based on meaning.
GAIA
(dist. by Sterling)
Creative Play for Your Toddler: Steiner Waldorf Expertise and Toy Projects for 2—4s (Sept., $14.95) by Christopher Clouder and Janni Nicol explains how the Steiner theory promotes creativity and awareness.
GRYPHON HOUSE
(dist. by Consortium)
Being with Babies: Understanding and Responding to the Infants in Your Care (Sept., $24.95) by Beverly Kovach and Denise Da Ros-Voseles provides a resource for caregivers.
GUILFORD PUBLICATIONS
Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential (Jan., $15.95) by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare teaches children to become organized and focused.
HAMPTON ROADS
Dreamguider: Open the Door to Your Child's Dreams (Dec., $16.95) by Denyse Beaudet shows parents how to engage in their children's dream lives.
HOHM PRESS
(dist. by SCB)
You Don't Know Anything…! A Manual for Parenting Your Teenagers (Sept., $16.95) by Nadir Baksh and Laurie Murphy explains teenagers' actions and how parents can create a sane environment.
INDIANA UNIV. PRESS
The Ethics of Autism: Among Them but Not of Them (Nov., $21.95) by Deborah R. Barnbaum raises ethical questions regarding autism.
JOSSEY-BASS
Twins 101: 50 Must-Have Tips for Pregnancy Through Early Childhood from Doctor M.O.M (Oct., $16.95) by Khanh-Van Le-Buklin. A clinical pediatrician (and mother of twins) offers solutions to double-dose problems.
LARSON PUBLICATIONS
You Grow Girl! A Self-empowering Workbook for Tweens and Teens (Oct., $15.95) by Gina Scarano-Osika and Kim Dever-Johnson deals with key issues facing girls nine—16.
PUBLISHINGWORKS
(dist. by Revolution Booksellers)
Navigating Through Autism (Sept., $14.95) by Karen Crystal traces one mother's journey raising an autistic child.
RUNNING PRESS
Skinny Bitch: Bun in the Oven (Dec., $14.95) by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin addresses moms-to-be with the same sass found in the bestselling Skinny Bitch.
SOURCEBOOKS
The Unexpected When You're Expecting: Clear, Comprehensive, Month-by-Month Dread (Sept., $10.95) by Mary K. Moore humorously tracks the 40-week pregnancy course.
STERLING
Great Expectations: Best Baby Gear (Sept., $14.95) by Sandy Jones and Marcie Jones details the safest and most comfortable brands.
WATERBROOK PRESS
“Parenting Is Your Highest Calling” and 8 Other Myths That Trap Us in Worry and Guilt (Dec., $13.99) by Leslie Leyland Fields uses God's example as a parent to help parents.
WOODBINE HOUSE
Helping Children with Down Syndrome Communicate Better: Speech and Language Skills for Ages 6 & Up (Sept., $24.95) by Libby Kumin surveys the issues at home, school and the community.
Contemporary Affairs
AK PRESS
(dist. by Consortium)
Red State Rebels: Tales of Grassroots Resistance in the Heartland (Sept., $16.95), edited by Joshua Frank and Jeffrey St. Clair, finds that the ballot box is no barometer of social pressure.
BROOKINGS INSTITUTION PRESS
Restoring the Balance: A Middle East Strategy for the Next President (Dec., $19.95) by Martin Indyk and Gary Samore recommends a nonpartisan policy.
CITY LIGHTS BOOKS
Shoot an Iraqi: Art, Life and Resistance Under the Gun (Sept., $18.95) by Wafaa Bilal with Kari Lydersen reveals the impact of the interactive art piece Domestic Tension. 25,000 first printing. Author tour.
DA CAPO LIFELONG
Wounded Warriors: Those for Whom the War Never Ends (Oct., $16.95) by Mike Sager gathers true stories of obstacles and adversity.
DISINFORMATION COMPANY
(dist. by Consortium)
Dumbocracy: Adventures with the Loony Left, the Rabid Right and Other American Idiots (Sept., $16.95) by Marty Beckerman chronicles four years spent with liberal and conservative foot soldiers.
WM. B. EERDMANS
A Common Word: Muslims and Christians on Loving God and Neighbor (Sept., $10), edited by Miroslav Volf, unites differing beliefs in a civil discussion.
GEMMAMEDIA
(dist. by IPS)
In Search of Iraq: Baghdad to Babylon (Nov., $25) by Richard Downes portrays Iraqis before, during and after the war.
GEORGETOWN UNIV. PRESS
Strategic Advantage: Challengers, Competitors, and Threats to America's Future (Sept., $26.95) by Bruce Berkowitz assesses today's national security policy.
GOOD BOOKS
Restoring Those Who Help Others: Self-Care and Spirituality for Those in Danger of Burn-Out (Nov., $9.95) by Ron Kraybill focuses on reflection and renewal.
GRAND CENTRAL
Mike's Election Guide (Sept., $13.99) by Michael Moore argues against the assumption that liberals and conservatives share little common ground on certain issues.
KOA BOOKS
(dist. by SCB)
The Superferry Chronicles (Oct., $17.95) by Koohan Paik and Jerry Mander details the corporate-tourist-military intrusion into Hawai'i by a 350-foot vessel.
MELVILLE HOUSE
You Can't Be President (Sept., $15.95) by John R. MacArthur questions whether there is any significant difference between our leading politicians.
MONSOON BOOKS
(dist. by Tuttle)
Invisible Trade II: Secrets of the Sex Industry in Singapore (Sept., $15.95) by Gerrie Lim introduces the women who work in it and the men who pay for it.
NEW SOCIETY PUBLISHERS
(dist. by Perseus)
The Long Descent: A User's Guide to the End of the Industrial Age (Sept., $18.95) by John Michael Greer envisions a hopeful aftermath for the oil age.
NYU PRESS
When Law Fails: Making Sense of Miscarriages of Justice (Jan.; $22, cloth $70), edited by Austin Sarat and Charles J. Ogletree Jr., discusses race and the death penalty.
OLIVE BRANCH PRESS
(dist. by Interlink)
The New Pearl Harbor Revisited (Sept., $25) by David Ray Griffin. The 9/11 expert considers new information.
OXFORD UNIV. PRESS
Kosovo: What Everyone Needs to Know (Sept., $16.95) by Tim Judah untangles this complicated place.
PELICAN PUBLISHING
The Race for the 2008 Democratic Nomination and ... for the 2008 Republican Nomination (Sept., $12.95 each), edited by Eric Appleman, collect editorial cartoons about presidential candidates.
SEVEN STORIES PRESS
(dist. by Consortium)
Obamanomics: How Bottom-Up Economics Will Replace Trickle-Down Economics (Sept., $16.95) by John R. Talbott explores what economics may be like during an Obama presidency.
SOFT SKULL PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
Speaking Treason Fluently: Anti-Racist Reflections from an Angry White Male (Sept., $14.95) by Tim Wise charges that institutional racism shapes daily life in the U.S.
SOURCEBOOKS
Why We Should Give a Damn: The Struggle to Reignite the Politics of Hope (Sept., $15.95) by John W. Whitehead advises how to take back our government, liberty and nation.
STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK PRESS
Portable Communities: The Social Dynamics of Online and Mobile Connectedness (Oct., $24.95) by Mary Chayko probes the implications of having constant access to others.
UNIV. OF MINNESOTA PRESS
The Somali Diaspora: A Journey Away (Sept., $34.95) by Abdi Roble and Doug Rutledge depicts the new American lives of Somali immigrants.
UNIV. PRESS OF KANSAS
The Constitution and 9/11: Recurring Threats to America's Freedoms (Sept.; $17.95, cloth $45) by Louis Fisher critiques how Bush's policies have damaged our culture and values.
UNIV. PRESS OF NEW ENGLAND
Ghost Hunters of New England (Oct., $19.95) by Alan Brown seeks to discern whether there is life after death.
VANDERBILT UNIV. PRESS
The Way We Work: Contemporary Writings from the American Workplace (Nov., $29.95), edited by Peter Scheckner and M.C. Boyes, gathers stories, essays and poems from strippers, bus drivers and others.
VIRGIN BOOKS
(dist. by Macmillan)
China Rises (Nov., $12.95) by John Farndon ponders how China's growth will affect us. 25,000 first printing.
WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON
(dist. by Sterling)
Seven Years to Save the Planet: And What We Can Do About It (Oct., $14.95) by Bill McGuire explains how individuals, acting collectively, can reverse the process of climate change.
Cookbooks, Wine & Entertaining
ADAMS MEDIA
Gluten-Free Baking with the Culinary Institute of America: 150 Flavorful Recipes from the World's Premier Culinary College (Sept., $18.95) by Richard J. Coppedge Jr. helps one out of every 130 people in the U.S. with celiac disease.
ARSENAL PULP PRESS
(dist. by Consortium)
Vegan à Go-Go! A Cookbook and Survival Manual for Vegans on the Road (Sept., $17.95) by Sarah Kramer journeys with the fearless vegan traveler.
ARTPOSTASIA
(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
Kapihan: A Celebration of Coffee in the Philippines (Sept., $45) by Noel Sy-Quia illustrates the Filipinos' endless love affair with java.
DUNCAN BAIRD
(dist. by Sterling)
Easy Japanese Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Japanese Food at Home (Nov., $24.95) by Emi Kazuko demonstrates all the necessary ingredients and techniques.
BIRLINN
(dist. by Interlink)
The Three Chimneys: Recipes and Reflections from the Isle of Skye's World-Famous Restaurant (Sept., $34) by Shirley Spearcomes larded with illustrations and anecdotes.
BROADWAY BOOKS
The Wine Snob's Dictionary (Oct., $12.95) by David Kamp and David Lynch eliminates intimidation when talk turns to wine.
CHRONICLE BOOKS
Art of the Slow Cooker: 80 Exciting New Recipes (Oct., $24.95) by Andrew Schloss blends and balances flavors without fuss.
ECCO
The Ecco Guide to the Best Wines of Italy (Nov., $13.95) by Ian D'Agata. The director of the International Wine Academy in Rome shares his knowledge. 30,000 first printing.
FILIPACCHI
(dist. by Hachette Book Group)
Woman's DayTuesday Night Is Pasta Night: The Eat-Well Cookbook of Meals in a Hurry (Oct., $12.99) by editors of Woman's Day is the second in a series that tackles a different type of food for each night of the week.
FIRESIDE
The Get 'Em Girls' Guide to the Power of Cuisine: Perfect Recipes for Spicing Up Your Love Life (Nov., $19.95) by Shakara Bridgers et al. maps the path to a man's heart. 6-city author tour.
GIBBS SMITH
Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite out of Global Warming (Oct., $24.99) by Laura Stec with Eugene Cordero merges scientific fact with culinary art.
GOOD BOOKS
Fix-It and Enjoy-It Healthy Cookbook (Jan.; $15.95, comb binding $18.95, gift edition $24.95) by Phyllis Pellman Good joins forces with the Mayo Clinic.
GRAND CENTRAL/WELLNESS CENTRAL
Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook (Feb., $14.99) by Peter H. Gott, M.D., concentrates on lean meats, vegetables, low-fat dairy and fruits.
HARVARD COMMON PRESS
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Not Your Mother's Weeknight Cooking (Sept., $18.95) by Beth Hensperger promises meals on the table in 45 minutes or less. 100,000 first printing.
LANNOO
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Chocolate Without Borders (Sept., $30) by Jean-Pierre Wybauw sets readers on the path to becoming chocolate connoisseurs.
MANIC D PRESS
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The Astrology Cookbook (Nov., $16.95) by Stephanie Rosenbaum arranges 12 sensuous menus around the zodiac signs.
MEREDITH BOOKS
Rocco Gets Real: Cook at Home Every Day (Oct., $19.95) by Rocco DiSpirito. The chef shares 130 quick and easy recipes, many of which are featured on his new A&E TV show.
Tyler's Ultimate: Dinner at My Place (Oct., $19.95) by Tyler Florence showcases secret family recipes and twists on comfort food classics.
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS
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Potluck Paradise: Favorite Fare from Church and Community Cookbooks (Nov., $16.95) by Rae Katherine Eighmey and Debbie Miller culls 125 crowd-pleasing recipes from diverse midwestern collections.
NEW HOLLAND
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Meena Pathak's Complete Indian Cooking (Sept., $19.95) by Meena Pathak assembles over 170 recipes.
Champagne Cocktails (Oct., $12.95) by David Biggs. Champagne-based dishes accompany 60 recipes for bubbly imbibing.
NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS
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Sweet Gratitude: A New World of Raw Desserts (Oct., $24.95) by Matthew Rogers and Tiziana Alipo Tamborra compiles a variety of raw food desserts from San Francisco's Café Gratitude.
OXMOOR HOUSE
Southern LivingBest Loved Cookies: 50 Melt-in-Your-Mouth Southern Morsels (Oct., $14.95) by Southern Living magazine chooses from 2,500 tested recipes.
PALMER/PLETSCH PUBLISHING
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The Food Nanny Rescues Dinner: Easy Family Dinners for Every Day of the Week (Sept., $24.95) by Liz Edmunds builds fun by suggesting a different theme for every night.
QUADRILLE PUBLISHING
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Appetizers (Sept., $17.95) by Shane Osborn. Fifty flexible recipes can serve as appetizers, entrées or finger food.
QUAIL RIDGE PRESS
Best of the Best from Calling All Cooks (Sept., $16.95) by Alabama ATT Pioneers culls favorites from the four Calling All Cooks cookbooks.
QUARRY BOOKS
Baking Artisan Bread: 10 Expert Formulas for Baking Better Bread at Home (Oct., $24.99) by Ciril Hitz.
ROBERT ROSE
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The Science of Good Food (Oct.; $34.95, cloth $54.95) by David Joachim and Andrew Schloss introduces home cooks to principles of chemistry and physics.
RUNNING PRESS
Wine EnthusiastMagazine Essential Buying Guide 2009 (Oct., $29.95) by editors of Wine Enthusiast contains more than 15,000 new listings and ratings. 50,000 first printing.
SASQUATCH BOOKS
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Secret Suppers: Rogue Chefs and Underground Restaurants in Warehouses, Townhouses, Open Fields, and Everywhere in Between (Oct., $18.95) by Jenn Garbee reinvents the dining experience.
SELLERS PUBLISHING
One-Pot French: More than 100 Easy, Authentic Recipes (Oct., $19.95) by Jean-Pierre Challet adapts classic cuisine to the popular one-pot cooking method.
SHEARER PUBLISHING
The Texas Hill Country: A Food and Wine Lover's Paradise (Oct., $19.95) by Terry Thompson-Anderson, photos by Sandy Wilson, takes a gustatory tour of the central Texas region.
STRUIK PUBLISHERS
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From My Oven: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Baking (Sept., $24.95) by Fay Lewis covers everything from bread to chocolate cake.
TAUNTON PRESS
Dessert Express: 100 Sweet Treats You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less (Sept., $17.95) by Lauren Chattman assists time-challenged cooks. 25,000 first printing.
UNIV. PRESS OF FLORIDA
Football Food (Sept., $24.95) by Kellie Lawless and Maili Brocke. Pigskin history escorts an array of nibbles.
WHITECAP BOOKS
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Orgasmic Appetizers and Matching Wines: Tiny Bites with the Moan Factor (Sept., $29.95) by Shari Darling pairs simple foods with everyday wines.
WILEY/FOR DUMMIES
California Wine for Dummies (Nov., $16.99) by Ed McCarthy visits Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and other regions.
WORKMAN
Ten (Oct.; $19.95, cloth $29.95) by Sheila Lukins. Each chapter offers 10 recipes devoted to one main ingredient: steak, lobster, chocolate, etc.
Fiction/First Novels & Collections
AGATE PUBLISHING
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Where the Line Bleeds (Nov., $15) by Jesmyn Ward explores the lives of poor Gulf Coast Creole teens.
APHRODISIA
Strip (Nov., $12.95) by Delta Dupree portrays a woman who owns a male strip club and her attraction to the new guy.
AVON
This Year's Model (Sept., $13.95) by Carol Alt takes on the world of up-and-coming models. 40,000 first printing.
BALLANTINE
The Age of the Conglomerates (Sept., $14) by Thomas Nevins. In a futuristic America, family members struggle to retain love and hope against a powerful new political party.
BELLEVUE LITERARY PRESS
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Tinkers (Jan., $14.95) by Paul Harding. A dying man recollects his impoverished New England youth.
MARION BOYARS
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Feather Man (Sept., $15.95) by Rhyll McMaster illustrates how one woman's romantic illusions blind her to the truth behind four relationships. Author tour.
CANONGATE U.S.
Night Work (Nov., $15) by Thomas Glavinic imagines what would happen to the last living being on Earth.
COFFEE HOUSE PRESS
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Famous Suicides of the Japanese Empire (Sept., $14.95) by David Mura. The legacy of WWII Japanese-American internment camps haunts generations of a Chicago family. Author tour.
DELTA
The Swap (Sept., $11) by Antony Moore centers on a comic shop owner's attempts to recoup a lost treasure, heedless of a dead body and an enraged husband.
DUFOUR EDITIONS
The Banquet of Esther Rosenbaum (Oct., $21.95) by Penny Simpson. A celebrated Bohemian chef must hide her identity from Nazi patrons in 1929 Berlin.
FEMINIST PRESS
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Base Ten (Feb., $15.95) by Maryann Lesert. A female astronomer is torn between family and ambition.
5 SPOT
The Makedown (Feb., $13.99) by Gitty Daneshvari follows the antics of a former “fatty” turned beauty who finds the man of her dreams—sort of.
GRAND CENTRAL
The Gifted Gabaldón Sisters (Oct., $12.99) by Lorraine López. An elderly housekeeper holds the secret to the unusual “gifts” displayed by four motherless sisters.
Houston, We Have a Problema (Jan., $12.99) by Gwendolyn Zepeda takes a humorous look at a young girl's dilemma over interracial dating.
HARPER
Cassandra and Jane (Sept., $13.95) by Jill Pitkeathley imagines the relationship between Jane Austen and her older sister. 50,000 first printing.
HARPER PERENNIAL
Who by Fire (Oct., $14.95) by Diana Spechler ponders the impact of the loss of a child on a family's faith. 40,000 first printing.
KENSINGTON
Dancing in the Low Country (Oct., $14) by James Villas introduces a Southern lady of a certain age who's determined to find happiness and independence.
LITTLE, BROWN/BACK BAY
Rock Bottom (Jan., $14.99) by Michael Shilling. Is Blood Orphans, a down-and-out rock band, headed for its final gig?
NAL/ACCENT
The Professors' Wives' Club (Sept., $14) by Joanne Rendell examines the intertwined lives of four faculty wives.
UNIV. OF NORTH TEXAS PRESS
Last Known Position (Nov., $12.95) by James Mathews assembles stories reflecting the author's Middle East combat duty.
VIRGIN BOOKS
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How to Break Bad News (Nov., $15.95) by Tim Molloy narrates a network TV news producer's undercover mission to reveal a fast food chain's labor violations. 50,000 first printing.